Body of Steuben Man Recovered from Dyer Bay

STEUBEN, Maine - The body of Thomas West, 63 of Steuben has been recovered from the waters of Dyer Bay near his 35-foot lobster boat, Aces and Eights, which was moored close to the wharf at the end of Merritt Road in Steuben. Mr. West's body was discovered in the water this morning at 6am by family members. Marine Patrol was notified at 9pm last night by the Maine Department of Public Safety's Regional Communications Center that Mr. West was missing after local fishermen reported that his boat was running with no one aboard. Marine Patrol launched a search last night using a remotely operated vehicle in the water near Mr. West's boat. Marine Patrol suspended the search at 2:30am due to low visibility and planned to resume efforts this morning but was notified that his body had been discovered and transferred to a relative's fishing vessel. His body will be transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta for an examination.